| Design, Technology, CAD and FAB
From something quite obscure a few years ago, 3D printing is now at the point where you can obtain a degree focused on the technology. 3D printing, or Additive Manufacturing, as it is sometimes known, has long been a single-course subject in engineering schools, or as a tool one might learn as part of lab work. But that’s changing. Today it … [Read more...]
Before you ask, the 3D printer itself isn’t made of clay. That would be silly. And I'm not talking about printer that extrudes layers of clay--wait, yes I am. I'm talking exactly about a 3D printer printing beautiful art with layers of clay. Dabbling in pottery is no easy task. You have to put on an apron--even though you aren’t cooking--what? … [Read more...]
For all the things it can create in its bosom, your average 3D printer is a lot of work. The best 3D printers are huge, expensive, and require more space than a young professional’s apartment can afford. On the flip side, cheaper printers are usually unreliable and are about as appealing to the eye as the carcass of a dead rat. It’s a problem … [Read more...]
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does the things his costume can. Why else would he wear red-and-blue tights out in public? The Spider-Man costume is the most iconic ever. Ever since his first appearance in 1962, Peter Parker and his other incarnations have donned countless suits to hide their identities from their enemies. But even with the changes to … [Read more...]
The unspoken law of the universe dictates that if an activity is dangerous, someone will try it. Human nature, right? When someone puts boundaries on what you can or cannot do, curiosity says, "question that, fool!" From 'Do not feed the animals' to igniting hairspray with a lighter, nothing is too frightening (or too outlandish) to defy. Grant … [Read more...]
